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Cesar Pascual Orozco, a murder suspect in a 2009 fatal shooting in Garland, Texas, has been extradited from Mexico to the United States, according to a Friday news release from the FBI Dallas Field Office. Orozco is now in custody at the Dallas County Jail, facing a murder charge connected to the killing of 26-year-old Joe Castillo.

Officials confirmed that Orozco was handed over to the Garland Police Department and booked into jail on August 30, 2025. His bail has been set at $500,000, according to online jail records.

Suspect Fled to Mexico After 2009 Shooting 

The case dates back to March 14, 2009, when Garland police officers responded to the 700 block of Ford Street around 1 p.m. 

They found Joe Castillo dead from multiple gunshot wounds.

According to witnesses, Orozco, then 24 years old, had gone to the residence to drop off his child with his ex-wife. At the same time, Castillo was working on a car parked partially in the driveway and street.

Officials said Orozco exchanged a few words with Castillo before pulling out a firearm, firing multiple rounds, and fleeing the scene.

Indictment and Flight to Mexico

Orozco was later indicted by a Dallas County grand jury. And was charged with intentionally causing Castillo’s death with a firearm. During their investigation, Garland police determined that Orozco had fled to Mexico, where he remained a fugitive for more than a decade.

The FBI listed Orozco as a wanted murder suspect in Dallas County, working with Mexican authorities to track him down and secure his extradition.

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Law Enforcement Statements

Garland police expressed gratitude for the coordinated effort that led to Orozco’s return:

“We want to thank our federal and international partners for their dedication to bringing Orozco to justice,” a department spokesperson said.

1. Joseph Rothrock, Special Agent in Charge of FBI Dallas, also praised the successful extradition:

“The extradition of Cesar Orozco demonstrates the FBI’s dedication to holding violent criminals accountable.”

What Comes Next for Cesar Pascual Orozco 

Now that Orozco is in Dallas County custody, his case will move forward in court. Prosecutors are expected to pursue the longstanding murder charge connected to Castillo’s death.

The Garland community, still remembering the tragedy from 2009, may finally see resolution after years of uncertainty.